simply

  • (adverb): (manner) In a simple way or state; considered in or by itself; without addition; alone.
  • (adverb): (manner) Plainly; without art or subtlety
  • (adverb): (manner) Weakly; foolishly; stupidly.
  • (adverb): (focus) Merely; solely.
  • (adverb): (degree) absolutely, positively.
  • (adverb): Frankly.
  • I was simply asking a question.
  • That was a simply wonderful dessert.
  • Simply, he just fired you.